Durban → Port Elizabeth
Today's conditions on this route
- 623 g/kWh
- 17% renewable
- 21°C · normal
- 623 g/kWh
- 17% renewable
- 17°C · normal
Grid: Ember Climate (monthly) · Weather: open-meteo.com
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The 939-kilometre route from Durban to Port Elizabeth in South Africa presents a significant challenge for electric vehicle drivers, as the data block indicates zero charging stations along the entire route. With a drive duration of 676 minutes, or roughly 11.3 hours, this journey requires meticulous planning, likely necessitating a single overnight stop or a vehicle with a substantial real-world range exceeding 470 kilometres to complete the trip without intermediate charging. Both cities are classified as having a hot climate, which can reduce battery efficiency due to increased air conditioning use, though this effect is typically less severe than the range loss experienced in cold conditions. Since the route is not cross-border, drivers only contend with South African infrastructure. The complete absence of en-route chargers means drivers must rely entirely on pre-departure charging and any available destination charging in Port Elizabeth, where the city itself has no listed stations. This route effectively demands a high-range EV and careful energy management to avoid stranding.